Students read a story and then write a persuasive paragraph about a pet they’d like to own.
Spend (Buying things)
English or language arts
Elementary school (4-5)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Money is often only one of the things we should consider when we make spending choices in life.
Essential questions
- Why is a good idea to think about more than just money when I make a spending choice?
- What things other than money should I think about before I make a spending choice?
Objectives
- Understand why it’s important to consider different factors before making a big choice
- Recognize what factors we should consider before we make a spending choice
What students will do
- Read a story about a Money Monster who gets a pet. (You will need a book reader app to open ePub files).
- Consider which pet would be right for them and their family and write a persuasive paragraph about it.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_spending-more-than-money-pet_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_spending-more-than-money-pet_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_money-monsters-learn-what-things-really-cost_story.pdf
cfpb_building_block_money-monsters-learn-what-things-really-cost_story.epub
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.
